Delhi Capitals hit a historic low |courtesy - BCCI/IPL
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Delhi Capitals hit a historic low
- DC started the season with four wins in four games
- DC are winless in their last five games
The Delhi Capitals (DC) hit a historic low after losing to the Mumbai Indians (MI) by 59 runs on Wednesday (May 21) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The result ended their hopes of reaching the playoffs. MI confirmed the spot in the second round and joined Gujarat Titans (GT), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), and Punjab Kings (PBKS).
DC had a dramatic decline as they started the season as the trend-setters by winning their first four matches in the ongoing campaign in what were Axar Patel's first four games as captain. Later, they won two of their next games and found themselves in a comfortable position with six victories in eight matches.
However, the Capitals are now winless in their last five matches, with four defeats and one washout. It is with pointing that they shared points against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in a game they found themselves in a losing position in.
Delhi Capitals Hit 18-Year-Old Low
The Capitals have become the first team in IPL's history to not qualify for the playoffs after starting the season with four victories in as many matches. Only five times before had a team failed to make the playoffs after winning five of their first seven games.
Teams With Best Starts To Not Make Playoffs
| Player |
Start |
Year |
| Delhi Capitals |
4 wins in 4 |
2025 |
| Punjab Kings |
5 wins in 6 |
2018 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders |
4 wins in 5 |
2019 |
| Rajasthan Royals |
4 wins in 5 |
2023 |
| Delhi Capitals |
5 wins in 7 |
2016 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad |
5 wins in 7 |
2022 |
DC were the only seventh team in IPL history to start the season with four wins in their first four matches after Chennai Super Kings (2008), Deccan Chargers (2009), Kings XI Punjab (2014), Rajasthan Royals (2015), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (2021), and Rajasthan Royals (2024).
